Climate Action Lanarkshire

09/06/2026

Interested in tackling the waste and cost of living crises by learning new skills that help keep items in circulation for longer? ♻️

Join our online learning session next week to learn how Lanarkshire communities are using new skills to deliver engaging zero waste projects, plus be the first to hear details of our new grant!

During the session, hear about:
💫 Learning from last year's Youth Reuse and Sharing grant - how young people can adapt to a circular economy
🎁 How Anam Alba used their Youth Reuse and Sharing grant to deliver a 'Sustainable Christmas' project
🪑 Cambuslang Universal Connections YFCL's Chair Hooray project - how they used their grant to teach their young people skills to give their chairs a new lease of life

Plus, you'll be the first to learn details of our new Circular Life Skills grant 🎊

To sign up to the event, see: https://f.mtr.cool/mrmkzbrvig

If you have any questions, pop us a message or email [email protected]

09/06/2026

📣 Free training opportunity 📣

Would your group benefit from having a staff member or volunteer trained bike maintenance? 🔧

We are delighted to be able to offer fully-funded Velotech bronze bike maintenance training for staff and volunteers of Lanarkshire community groups and organisations. 💫

Velotech bronze is a two-day* course suitable for those who work or volunteer as bike mechanics, outdoor instructors, teachers or project workers.

🗓️ TBD - the dates of the course will be determined by a majority vote (you can choose your preferred dates on the form)
🕘 9am-4pm (both days)
📍 David Livingstone Centre, Blantyre
🥪 Lunch and refreshments will be provided

Interested in taking part? Spaces are limited; complete the short interest form to be considered: https://f.mtr.cool/dfdhzatysy

Closing date: 23 June 2026.

*You will need to be available from 9am-4pm on both days of the course.

08/06/2026

📣 Funding opportunity 📣

Would you like to improve walking and wheeling paths for your community? Up to £15,000 is available from Walking Scotland

See below for full details and how to sign up to the online information sessions about the funding 👇

📣Our SPT Community Path Fund is now open for applications!

Any community organisation with a constitution and bank account based in the SPT region is welcome to apply. Funding up to £15,000 is available.

In partnership with the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), this fund helps communities improve local walking and wheeling routes in . Applications will close on Wednesday 12 August at 12pm.

Find out more about the fund and how to apply: https://walkingscotland.org.uk/our-work/path-funding/

08/06/2026

🚲 Bike Week 2026 🚲

This week is the annual celebration of cycling and is an ideal opportunity to get involved in community rides, attend cycling sessions, or leave your car at home and take your bike! Cycling is beneficial to your health and is great for the environment. 🌍

Here in Lanarkshire we have a vast network of cycle paths which range from paths alongside urban streets to rural country trails. From flat routes around Strathclyde loch to stretches of the Clyde Walkway, there is access to paths for all abilities. 💚

Our website hosts lots of information on cycling services within Lanarkshire including
🚲 Buying or hiring a bike
✨ Cycle training and rides
🔧 Bike repair and maintenance
💫 Where you can donate a bike

For full details, check it out here: https://f.mtr.cool/hoqfymghdh

05/06/2026

🌍 World Environment Day 🌍

This year's theme is climate action. 💫

Taking action for the climate can feel overwhelming however, there are so many different things we can do that can make a huge, positive difference.

Whether its larger-scale action such as changing how we heat our homes and buildings or the food we choose to eat, to smaller-scale actions like choosing to leave the car at home for one journey per week or choosing to borrow an item instead of buying, there are so many ways we can get involved. 💚

Check out our website to see how you can get involved in climate action in Lanarkshire. Whether you are an individual or a community group, there is information and lots of resources to help, such as:

🗺️ A map of where you can volunteer to take climate action in Lanarkshire
💰Small grants to help your community take climate action
🗣️ Information on how to start climate conversations
🗓️ Climate-themed events
🎊 Details on Lanarkshire Climate Action Festival

Everything you need to know is here: https://f.mtr.cool/ftallzegjv

04/06/2026

Does your community group manage a building? Are rising energy costs becoming a concern? 📈

Join our online learning session for information on how the Hub can help you reduce your energy bills and become more sustainable. 💚

During the session, learn about:
🤝 Our Energy Handholding Service and how it can support your group
💫 Highlights from last year's Energy Learning Exchange at Focus Youth Project
🗣️ How we supported The Old Schoolhouse to become more sustainable

Plus hear about this year's upcoming Energy Learning Exchange during .

To sign up to the event, see https://f.mtr.cool/ezhvxolahu

If you have any questions, pop us a message or email [email protected]

02/06/2026

If you want to learn more about how to:
⚡ Lower the energy bills for your community building
🌳 Equip your community against the impacts of climate change such as flooding and storms
🪡 Improve access to and knowledge on circular life skills such as sewing, mending and repairing

Join one or more of our free online learning sessions starting on Monday 15 June:

Energy Support for Community Buildings in Lanarkshire
📅 Monday 15 June, 12-12.45pm
🔗 https://bit.ly/4vfjDWI

Tackling Waste and Saving Money by Learning Circular Life Skills
📅 Thursday 18 June, 1-2pm
🔗 https://bit.ly/3QjB61v

Creating Community Resilience through Greenspaces & Climate Adaptation
📅 Thursday 18 June, 2-3pm
🔗 https://bit.ly/4vnJ3Bx

Any questions, drop us a message or email us on [email protected]

31/05/2026

📣 Last chance to apply 📣

Today is the final day to get your grant application submitted! 🚨

Everything you need to know - including how to apply - can be found on the festival website: https://f.mtr.cool/gpxlyxidsq 💫

29/05/2026

✍️ Applications close on Sunday ✍️

Just a few days left to submit your grant application. Don't miss out on the opportunity to receive up to £250 to host your event.

For full details and application form, see: https://f.mtr.cool/cblswzjpwi

28/05/2026

🌳 Exploring how nature has reclaimed the land 🌳

At last year's , Tricky Hat Productions invited the community to take a walk through the former Ravenscraig steel works site to explore how nature has taken back the land. 💫

The event was an opportunity to discover the area’s unique plant and wildlife, and meet others with a connection to the site. 💚

Participants commented that they "really liked all the new plants I discovered things about" and that "it's great seeing how wildlife has taken over, seeing deer about". 🦌

Many shared that they had parents/family who worked at the site and how they remember what it looked like many years before, noting that there were definitely no deers or trees to be seen at the time and that it was really exciting to see what is now there.

Would your community benefit from learning more about the nature and biodiversity in a local greenspace? Apply for funding to host an event during this year's festival. You'll find the application form here: https://f.mtr.cool/yfqesnrxtt

Applications close this Sunday so don't delay! 🗓️